Although as I write this I'm watching more snowfall, spring is on its way. I spent the morning purging my kids' snowman paintings, putting out spring décor, and getting my organic seeds and pots ready for another attempt at a garden. Spring, I'm ready. But I also feel a shift within, a need to revitalize my body and get ready for warmth.
In light of this, I want to share my secrets for cleaning, supporting, and restoring the body. This is a natural time to crave detoxification, your body's ability to eliminate the sludge we are exposed to. Our liver, kidneys, and intestines trap toxins and safely eliminate them. However, this is a nutrient-dependent process. It can be stalled in people who have never done a detox, live in a toxic environment, have a chronic condition of any type, or eat a depleted diet.
Essential Oils & Detox
Mandarin oil has relaxing as well as liver-supportive properties.
Frankincense is great for slowing down, relaxation & meditation. Detox the Mind.
Rosemary oil is great in helping improve circulation & inflammation.
Geranium is great for balancing, mood elevation as well as immune support.
Even if we're living perfectly – eating 11 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, drinking filtered water, staying away from medications, alcohol, tobacco, drugs – toxins get into our homes and bodies. We are surrounded by them. Our furniture is manufactured with carcinogenic and hormone-disrupting chemicals as seen on a recent Dr. Oz show.
Our foods are manufactured to produce pesticides as they grow. They are sprayed with a...